Pokemon Go Mega Charizard Y Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses, Raid Hours, And More Tips

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A new Pokemon Go mega raid is coming soon, and this time Trainers will be facing off against a flying fire-breather.

Mega Charizard Y--one of two amplified versions of one of the most popular Pokemon in franchise history-- has been named as the latest Pokemon Go mega raid, running from March 22 until March 26. Mega Charizard Y's time as the star of the Mega Raid runs concurrently with both the Lush Jungle weekly event and the overarching Season of Alola. Mega Charizard Y is the latest Mega Raid to challenge Trainers, with Mega Lopunny making Trainers hopping mad last time. We're not sure when Mega Charizard Y will return to the raid circuit, so if you're going to challenge it check out our tips below.

Before we begin, let's answer a simple question: what makes a «Mega» Pokemon different from a normal one? First introduced in 2013's Pokemon X and Y, Mega Evolutions were a temporary power-up that designated Pokemon had access to, giving that Pokemon access to a more powerful form so long as the player had collected the correct corresponding item during the adventure.

In Pokemon Go, a Pokemon with a Mega form can access it by consuming Mega Energy specific to that Pokemon, earned through activities like research tasks and catching other Pokemon. The first transformation to Mega form will cost 200 Mega Energy, while future transformations will cost 40.

Mega Pokemon not only have increased statistics, but they offer a damage boost to other Pokemon participating in a raid. The transformation only lasts for eight hours though, so be sure you're going to maximize the time given.

Mega Charizard Y enters the Mega Raid ring starting March 22 at 10 AM local time, remaining there until 8 PM on March 26. Unfortunately, the game does